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Declan Carroll landed a nice touch with Whozthecat in this last year, so any strong support for his Newcastle nursery winner Watts Up Son should be noted. Recent Polytrack winner Sacrosanctus makes more appeal than stablemates Even Stevens and Boundless Spirit, while David Allan's presence on Berberana suggests she has the best chance of Tim Easterby's trio. Richard Fahey also runs three and Above The Stars makes most appeal of those on her first start since winning on her debut at Beverley a year ago. Barbieri finished a close-up fifth in a Listed race at Newmarket in October and can figure, but BALLISTA's excellent third in Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy earns Tom Dascombe's speedy gelding the vote.

Flash City (ITY) 5-2 (9-3) Led until over 4f out, chased winner, no impression when edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Even Stevens (7-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.